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Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island

The refurbished Daydream Island Resort is located in the heart of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands.

E
Ekta
From
United States
While not as bougie as the Hayman Island Resort, there is a lot to do at this resort. There are 2 restaurants on the island and the food options include an asian restaurant and a burger and pizza type of place. But vegetarian options available too and a small gift shop in the main lobby. But the key thing is the amazing activities to do on the resort (swimming with stingrays, live reef, sunset beach area behind with a rainforest pathway too to hike, sailing lessons that can be done from the island and scubadiving from island. The island has two sides, one for day trip and one for people staying. Big pools to swim in plus beach side. Great views. Easy to access port to go to reef or white haven tours as well as snorkeling tours or back to mainland to airlie beach or hamilton island. Walaroos are cute as anything on the island and you can feed them apples and bread and rice etc. like they are your pet dog. The cockatoos too. There was also paint and sip and other activities as well. Very family friendly. There is an underwater observatory room(an aquarium of sorts) and morning yoga in that room. there is also a kids section and other such aquariums throughout. It is beautiful paradise
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,125 reviews
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$177.31
1 night, 2 adults
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Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi, Airlie Beach Hotel offers fully air-conditioned accommodations in the heart of Airlie Beach town center.

E
Emily
From
Ireland
The staff are exceptional , facilities are amazing , rooms are perfect and the food has been 10/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,492 reviews
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$148.84
1 night, 2 adults
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The Boathouse Apartments

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located on Port of Airlie Marina, The Boathouse Apartments offers private balconies and Stunning water views. This beautiful property features swimming pool, a tennis court, and BBQ facilities.

S
Sachir
From
Australia
Location is great. The view from balcony is amazing and love the decorations inside. I really enjoyed our stay and will come back next time :) also the pool is really good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 742 reviews
Price from
$315.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Airlie Beach Magnums - Adults Only

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Magnums Airlie Beach is right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Magnums is an “over 18 only” affordable holiday retreat located in the beautiful Whitsundays.

V
Vanessa
From
United Kingdom
Good price and location. I was worried at first with the dive bar our front but the cabins are very quiet, at least at the time of writing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,513 reviews
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$77.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Boasting both garden and mountain views from all villas, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach offers accommodations in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays. The holiday park boats an outdoor pool, and waterpark.

s
simone
From
Australia
Amazing facilities to keep kids entertained for hours!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews
Price from
$93.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Overlooking Boathaven Bay, the Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located just over half a mile from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant.

D
Don
From
United States
The room was good in size. Had a view of the bay, garden, and pool. They have a restaurant their that was reasonable cost and the food was great. The staff was very polite. Easy check in. This worked out great as it was very close to our tour meeting point.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews
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$135.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Set in Airlie Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach provides a variety of accommodations set within the tropical surroundings of the property's garden and outdoor pool.

I
Ine
From
Belgium
Great stay especially after two nights of not sleeping on our sailing trip to the Whitsundays! Room was clean and comfy. We even got to check in earlier which was really nice!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,670 reviews
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$73.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units provides air-conditioned rooms in Airlie Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

M
Mary Ellen
From
Canada
right on the water. great views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews
Price from
$116.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Coral Sea Vista Apartments

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located just a 5 to 8minute walk from Port of Airlie marine precinct, Coral Sea Vista Apartments is a Small Boutique complex consisting of 6 Dual Keyed apartments over 3 levels together with a cozy...

R
Ruoyan
From
Australia
we have a great time in coral sea vista apartment! The location is not for from the main street and we can also take the bus to there. Everything is great in the booking experience, especially the staff Crystal helped us a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
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$142.01
1 night, 2 adults
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BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort

Airlie Beach (Near Daydream Island)

Located next to the beautiful Conway National Park, BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort features an outdoor pool with sun loungers. All accommodations features a patio and garden views.

R
Robertson
From
United Kingdom
Very comfortable and well equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews
Price from
$91.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews

Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat is located 1.4 mi from the Main St of Airlie Beach and features an outdoor pool with a sundeck. BBQ facilities and a friendly tour desk are provided.

From $97.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 760 reviews

Offering free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Backpackers By The Bay is located in Airlie Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,513 reviews

Magnums Airlie Beach is right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Magnums is an “over 18 only” affordable holiday retreat located in the beautiful Whitsundays.

From $77.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Picturesque on Passage - Shute Harbour offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, a 13-minute walk from Coral Beach and 8.1 miles from Abel Point Marina.

The Tropical House Whitsundays offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Vue de Bleu' Luxury Whitsunday Ocean View Retreat is located in Shute Harbour, just 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Panorama at Shute Harbour offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Shutehaven Villa offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina. This vacation home offers air-conditioned accommodations with a patio.

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Sailing Vessel Summer Jo Private Charter - Sleeps 33 offers accommodations in Airlie Beach, 3.2 miles from Whitsunday Art Gallery. With sea views, this accommodation features a terrace.

From $6,843.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews

Overlooking Boathaven Bay, the Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located just over half a mile from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant.

From $135.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Seascape on Shutehaven - Whitsunday Views Holiday Home offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.3 miles from Coral Beach and 8.6 miles from Abel Point Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Located in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach, Coral Point Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Shutehaven Beach House is located in Shute Harbour, just 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 8.5 miles from Abel Point Marina. With sea views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Coral Sea Pearl is located in Shute Harbour, just 11 miles from Whitsunday Art Gallery and 7.1 miles from Port of Airlie.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Baybliss Escape #4 - Adults Only offers accommodations in Shute Harbour, 1.2 miles from Coral Beach and 7.8 miles from Abel Point Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Featuring an infinity pool, Baybliss Escape #3 - Adults Only provides accommodations in Shute Harbour. Featuring sea and pool views, this apartment also comes with free Wifi.

What Guests Said About Daydream Island:

8.0

Small island with limited numbers allowed.

Small island with limited numbers allowed. Good for relaxing few days. Family friendly. Weather was perfect. Restaurant food to a high standard. Buffet dinner not good. Gym needs aircon. Southern end of island not renovated after cyclone. In saying that the other pool areas seemed sufficient.
Guest review by
Michelle
Australia
6.0

Only stay 1 night!

Only stay 1 night! You’ll want to leave after one night unless you like having absolutely nothing to do!! The kangaroos all over the island were super friendly and made the trip enjoyable. The resort itself felt like you’d gone back in time 20years. Staff were slow and everything took much longer than you’d hope. The grounds in some areas needed a lot of love / some of the lounge chairs near the pool were placed in dirt and were in direct sun, with no shade. It just felt run down and lacking. The pool itself was quite nice. I would only recommend a one night stay as there isn’t much going on. Negatives $30 for two small servings of takeaway chips $5 for a Mars bar from the Lolly shop that was stale 2x Ping pong tables but only one ping pong ball! Volleyball court but no ball Lounge chairs in dirt and in direct sun Cruise Whitsundays ferry transfer unreliable- they prioritise reef guests and if they have no capacity, you have to wait for next service. Some services are cancelled on you without you knowing. We had to wait two ferries before actually leaving the island, which was very frustrating!! Lack of options for dining
Guest review by
Matthew
Australia
6.0

not much , would not recommend unless there is no where else...

not much , would not recommend unless there is no where else to go ! when you take into account the total costs of travel , food and accommodation its better to travel to a resort in Thailand, Malaysia or Vietnam !
Guest review by
Devendra Chelliah
Australia
8.0

Pool facilities are nice; swim up bar, number of pools,...

Pool facilities are nice; swim up bar, number of pools, lounges, easy to access from around the facilities. Restaurants were lovely and the food, was fabulous. Snorkelling, paddle-boarding and kayaking were free and good fun with kids who want a little more than lying around the pool. Other tours and activities were available, but at cost. The underwater observation facilities were a lovely extra too and the kids enjoyed these, revisiting them a number of times during our stay. Facilities are nice, but not quite what we were expecting. In its heyday, I imagine Daydream Island would have been spectacular, but it is in need of some renovating and updating. One end of the island has pool facilities that were currently not being utilised due to damage incurred from cyclone in years past, which was a shame. That end of the island was beautiful and hosts activities such as paddleboarding and kayaking. Rooms were standard hotel rooms and clean.
Guest review by
Sheree
Australia
2.0

The resort back in its day would have been fantastic.

The resort back in its day would have been fantastic. I reckon. As it is now, it needs a lot of help, Facilities are rundown, the pool on the backside of the island needs help, the tennis court/s need relevelling. As a family of 6 we were averaging between the 2 restaurants $320 per meal twice a day. Food upstairs was great, downstairs was average. Salti offered spray water bottles , so you could spray the local Bush Stone Curlews in an attemp to keep them away from your table!! The rooms were terrible, worst I have ever been in. We put it on par with a motel we stayed in one night in Dubbo that cost us $80. The only difference was the one in Dubbo didnt have mould in the bathroom. Breakfast at the resort was shared with Curlews, Crows and Sparrows, with the birds stealing food off the tables and from the Servery, it was disgusting!! Never again!!
Guest review by
Jason
Australia
10

Surrounded by azure waters, Day Dream Island Hotel greeted...

Surrounded by azure waters, Day Dream Island Hotel greeted us with warmth and hospitality. Little did we know, the true surprise lay in the unparalleled friendliness of the staff, who eagerly assisted with every aspect of our stay from the moment we booked. From organizing activities to seamless transfers, their proactive approach ensured a stress-free experience. The Reef Rangers program/activity immersed us in the wonders of the marine world, while the array of water sports on offer at the other side of the island exhilarated our senses. With each moment, Day Dream Island Hotel revealed itself as a hidden gem, surpassing our every expectation. Wished for more gluten free and dairy free options.
Guest review by
Carolina
Spain

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Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island
From $232.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,125 reviews
The location and the aquarium. That was literally it. It has so much potential but disappointed so frequently. Would not go back. I have travelled and stay at a variety of different hotels across Australia, mostly for work and this was by far the worst experience I’ve had.
Guest review by
Watt
Australia

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island
From $232.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,125 reviews
The property had a large enough pool to not feel compacted with all the hotel guests. The breakfast was good. The island is beautiful full of wildlife.
Guest review by
Melissa
Australia

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island
From $232.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,125 reviews
The hotel’s general manager Marcus Taylor was extremely helpful and understanding towards our concerns.
Guest review by
Tais
Australia

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island
From $232.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,125 reviews
Such an experience. Beautiful hotel, great facilities.
Guest review by
Aoife
Australia

Daydream Island Resort

Daydream Island
From $232.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,125 reviews
We loved our stay on Daydream Island 😊
Guest review by
Dominiqua
United Kingdom

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